AS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGAPORE ART-MEETS-STREETWEAR LABEL MASH-UP, CO-HOST OF THE FASHION-FOCUSED PODCAST ‘IN THE VITRINE’, RESEARCHER, CURATOR AND FASHION LECTURER AT LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS DANIELA MONASTERIOS TAN OFFERS SOME WISE WORDS.

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

We embarked on an inspiring journey in March with #HerWorldHerStory – a collection of 60 real-life stories to celebrate Her World’s 60th anniversary this year.

A rare breed in her field, dance teacher Jean Chan has taught generations of girls in a span of nearly 50 years, working7 through 23 years past her retirement. At 83, she shows no sign of slowing down.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST REVOLUTIONS ON THE RUNWAYS:

They may have topped their cohort in the high stakes exam, but did it set them up for success in life? We find out.

They’re all below 16, but look what these kids have achieved – two are champs at unusual sports, one is a classical opera singer and yet another is a TEDx speaker.

To encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship, start them young.

This August, the National University of Singapore suspended all orientation camp activities after news of sexualised games and forfeits made the headlines. CLEO speaks to four girls to find out what their own university orientation camp experiences were like and better understand how and why those incidents happened.

Tales of saucy students, scandalous affairs, extravagant gifts and finding true love, as told to Aretha Loh.